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Buy the Winner in a Consolidating Industry
When an industry starts out, there may be dozens, if not hundreds of competitors. But, much like the automotive industry, eventually the space will consolidate into a few big players. Sometimes, that…
Apr 13, 2023
Insider Trading Report: BRT Apartments Corp (BRT)
Jeffrey Gould, President and CEO atBRT Apartments Corp (BRT), recently added 4,858 shares. The buy increased his holdings by less than 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $90,721. He was joined by…
Apr 13, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Caterpillar (CAT)
Construction machinery manufacturerCaterpillar (CAT) has traded flat over the past year, following a sizeable drop and rally over the past few months. One trader sees shares moving higher into the…
Apr 13, 2023
Buy the Best Companies to Play a Hot Growth Trend
When a growth trend is underway, nearly every company that plays to that trend will rally. At least, at first. However, weaker companies will get squeezed out by competition, leading to only a few…
Apr 12, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Business First Bancshares (BFST)
Edgar Smith, a director atBusiness First Bancshares (BFST), recently reported the purchase of 17,109 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $400,220. He was…
Apr 12, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Silvercorp Metals (SVM)
Precious metals explorer and producerSilvercorp Metals (SVM) has rallied in recent weeks as gold and silver have jumped higher. One trader sees that trend continuing in the months ahead. That’s based…
Apr 12, 2023
This Slow and Steady Operator Is Setting Up to Win Long-Term
Some market sectors are cyclical. Others tend to be slow and steady. The financial sector has characteristics of both. It tends to be slow and steady most of the time, but fears hitting the financial…
Apr 11, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Fedex Corp (FDX)
Amy Lane, a director atFedex Corp (FDX), recently bought 830 shares. The buy came to a total cost of $193,289, and increased the director’s stake by 54 percent. This is the first insider buy at the…
Apr 11, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Wynn Resorts (WYNN)
Resort and casino operatorWynn Resorts (WNN) has rallied 53 percent in the past year. One trader sees a reversal playing out at some point by 2025. That’s based on the January 2025 $47.50 puts. With…
Apr 11, 2023
Use Market Uncertainty to Grab Income-Gushing Brands at a Fair Price
Markets will likely remain uncertain for some time. That means daily swings will occur, punctuated with moments of extreme fear or greed. Traders can take advantage of the swings in both directions.…
Apr 10, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Planet Labs (PL)
Kevin Weil, President of Product and Business atPlanet Labs (PL), recently bought 274,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 16 percent, and came to a total cost just over $997,000. This marks…
Apr 10, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Transocean (RIG)
Offshore oil and gas drilling supplierTransocean (RIG) is up nearly 50 percent over the past year. However, one trader sees shares declining in the next 15 months. That’s based on the July 2024 $7.00…
Apr 10, 2023
This Knocked-Down Sector Looks Like a Speculative Buy Now
Wall Street is fond of saying that investors shouldn’t look to catch a falling knife. However, once a stock has had a big drop, fears of a further decline tend to leave investors on the sidelines.…
Apr 7, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Cheniere Energy Partners LP (CQP)
Blackstone Holdings III LP, a major holder atCheniere Energy Partners LP (CQP), recently added 96,470 shares to their holdings. The buy increased the fund’s position by about 1 percent, and came to a…
Apr 7, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Gold Fields Limited (GFI)
Gold mining and exploration companyGold Fields Limited (GFI) has soared 40 percent in recent weeks as gold prices have once again topped $2,000 per ounce. One trader sees a further rally ahead.…
Apr 7, 2023
Buy The Fear and Uncertainty from Short Sellers Talking Their Book
There’s a common strategy for a company to take a short position in a company, then issue a research report explaining why. Typically, such reports will take company statements and claim that they’re…
Apr 6, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA)
Rosalind Brewer, CEO atWalgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), recently bought 10,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by 3 percent, and came to a total cost of $339,510. This marks the first insider buy…
Apr 6, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Alphabet (GOOGL)
Search engine giantGoogle (GOOGL) has been trending higher in the past few weeks following a massive decline last year. One trader sees a further move higher in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the…
Apr 6, 2023
Look For Companies Squeezing Out Unneeded Corporate Expenses
Many companies hire as they need to when growing like gangbusters. But when things go down, it’s a time to assess the size of a company and its needs, no matter what sector it’s in. For some…
Apr 5, 2023
Insider Trading Report: GameStop Corp. (GME)
Lawrence Cheng, a director atGameStop Corp. (GME), recently bought 5,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 13 percent, and came to a total cost of $113,900. The buy came a year after another…
Apr 5, 2023